Subtract 90/35 from 96/16, Solve 6 0/16

Subtract 90/35 from 96/16

1^st number: 6 0/16, 2^nd number: 2 20/35

96/16 - 90/35 is 24/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 35 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
96/16 = 96 × 35/16 × 35 = 3360/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
90/35 = 90 × 16/35 × 16 = 1440/560
Subtract the two like fractions:
3360/560 - 1440/560 = 3360 - 1440/560 = 1920/560
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/7
In mixed form: 33/7

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